Sankasya or Sankassa Pilgrims at Sankassa (source)In this ancient site is where the Buddha is said to have returned after preaching the dhamma in the world of gods (devas or celestial beings) after the twin miracle was performed by him. The Buddha is said to have...
Shravasti Buddhist monks at Angulimala StupaAn ancient city, one of the largest during the Buddha’s lifetime is a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists or lay travellers. Buddha spent most of the time after enlightenment in Shravasti.The Twin Miracle was said to have occurred here, where the...
Kushinagar Buddha statue at Mahaparinirvana TempleAnother major pilgrimage site, Kushinagar is the place where the Buddha attained Parinirvana (nirvana after death). The Buddha breathed his last here. The site is mainly visited not by regular tourists but devout Buddhist followers and monks.The Parinirvana Stupa has the...
Sarnath Dhamek Stupa, SarnathThis is a sacred site where the Buddha delivered his first sermon, taught the Dhamma (including the four noble truths and eightfold path) and formed the Sangha (monastic community). In Sarnath lies the Dhamek Stupa (128 feet high) as well as relics of...
